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Summer Adventure Brochure

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ALTERNATIVE LOCATIONS FOR Schoharie County DROP OFF AND PICK UP PROGRAM INFORMATION Youth Bureau: SUMMER ADVENTURE PROGRAMJune 28 - Schoharie County Sampler - Alternate spot = Middleburgh 2010 WHO THE PROGRAM SERVES DROP OFF AND PICK UP POINTS Adventure Programs are offered to youth 8-18. The primary drop off and pick up point forJune 28 - Geo Caching/Hike to Glimmerglass State Park - Alternate spots = Cobleskill & Sharon Springs “Reconnecting Youth With Nature” Please be aware that there are age specifications ALL trips will be at the Youth Bureau located at the Annex Building (behind the for each trip. Mobile station) just off the I-88 SchoharieJune 29 - Kayaking for Beginners Exit. 113 Park Place, Suite 4 Schoharie, NY - Alternate spot = Cobleskill 12157. Some trips will have an alternate dropJuly 1 - Conservation Day at the Schoharie River Center FEES off/pick up point in order to reach more - Alternate spot = Esperance youth within the county. There is a one time registration fee of $10.00 * This includes an Adventure Program Draw String Please look for these alternate locations onJuly 5,13, August 10,16, 24 - Horseback Riding the back panel of this form - Alternate = Cobleskill Backpack and admittance to the year end Summer Finale on August 26 (includes slide show & ice Mark the appropriate area on your cream). registration form if interested in theseJuly 6,9, August 6 - Outdoor Rock Climbing to locations. Again, this only applies toLittle Falls Fees include program costs (equipment, instruction, certain, noted trips. - Alternate spots = Cobleskill & Sharon Springs location cost, etc..) The Youth Bureau offers Scholarships throughJuly 7-8 - Overnight Backpacking Trip to Windham Mtn. Community Service Work for those who may have - Alternate spot = Minekill State Park difficulties with the Program Fees. Call 295-2057July 8 - Letterboxing for more information . - Alternate spots = Cobleskill & Sharon Springs Mission:July 9-10, August 13-14 - Star Parties REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION - Alternate spot = Landis Arboretum Once we have received your registration form and To provide the youth in Schoharie County a registration fee, you will receive a confirmationJuly 12 - Fishing at Vlaie Pond connection to our natural world through letter/billing. Included in this letter will be: - Alternate spot = Middleburgh outdoor adventure. A place for youth to * A list of Confirmed trips and Waiting List grow, learn and have fun by experiencing trips.July 15,26 August 4-5 - White Water Kayaking - Alternate spots = Cobleskill & Sharon Springs the challenges and opportunities encoun- * Total cost for your confirmed trips tered in this outdoor environment. To lead * Youth Bureau Waiver/Medical FormJuly 23 - Fishing at Cobleskill Reservoir youth down the healthy path of develop- * Any waiver/release forms pertaining to - Alternate spot = Cobleskill Reservoir ment and the discovery of their potential specific trips through experiential learning and positive *A supply list for each program the youth wasJuly 28, August 25 - Canoe Trip on Schoharie Creek - Alternate spot = Middleburgh youth engagement. accepted to * Drop off and pick up location and times FOODJuly 29 - Mountain Biking Food, beverages and lunch are NOT - Please note, times are subject to -Alternate spots = Middleburgh & Minekill State Schoharie County Youth Bureau change provided during day long trips. Park 113 Park Place, Suite 4 * A calendar of the summer program Food is provided on overnight trips WITH EXCEPTION to lunch on Day 1.August 9 - Fishing at Schoharie Creek ** SEND ONLY YOUR $10 -Alternate spot = Middleburgh Schoharie, New York 12157 REGISTRATION FEE IN WITH REGISTRATION FORMS. YOU WILL BE BILLED WITH YOUR Phone: (518) 295-2057 CONFIRMATION LETTER. ** Fax: (518) 295-2094

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JUNIOR ADVENTURES (AGES 8-11) ADVENTURE PROGRAMS (AGES 12-14) ADVENTURE PROGRAMS (AGES 12-14) TEEN ADVENTURES (AGES 15-18) June 28: Schoharie Co. Sampler - FREE June 28: Geo-Caching/Hike: FREE July 29: Mountain Biking - $30 * Take this day trip and explore what wonders are * Explore the trails and find the caches that * This day long trip will be a bike enthusiastsin your backyard. Hike up Vromans Nose, take a look at the June 30: Hike - FREE Glimmerglass State Park has to offer. A dip in the lake dream. Bike the Catskill Scenic Trail in Grand Gorge, enjoyMinekill Falls, explore Minekill State Park and enjoy a cool * Climb to new heights as you spend the sounds good if you work up a sweat. the scenery and get a work out too.refreshing dip in the pool. day hiking Chimney Mountain. This 1.1 mile hike June 29: Canoe Trip - FREE * Bikes and Helmets will be provided. * will lead you to some new places to explore including June 29: Kayaking for Beginners - $10 ice caves. * Spend the day canoeing around Canada Lake. August 2: Ropes Course - $10 * Join this day long lesson on how to sit in, paddle, * Challenge yourself on this outdoors ropes course Enjoy the views and see if you can find hidden channels tomaneuver and exit a kayak from a certified instructor. Enjoy and rock wall. See how far and how high you can go. Certi- other lakes. July 14: Service Project - FREEsome fun activities and games with the group too. fied instructors will lead you through each activity. * What you can do to help improve the July 1: Conservation Day - FREE August 3: White Water Rafting - $60 environment? Spend this day finding out how a little July 1: Conservation Day - FREE * Spend the day at the Schoharie River Center * Spend the day at the Schoharie River Center * What else could be better than spending a hot work can go a long way and how you can help protect learning about the ecology of this waterway and the areas the areas that we play in. Location to be determined.learning about the ecology of this waterway and the areas summer day paddling down a rapid river in a raft? 17 miles, surrounding it.surrounding it. class 3-4. *Price includes lunch and dinner.* July 6 OR August 6: Outdoor Rock Climbing - $10 July 15-16: Overnight Climbing Trip - $40 July 5 OR August 10: Horseback Riding - $30 * Put your body and soul into this day trip to Little August 4: Service Project - FREE * This overnight adventure to Lake George * Enjoy the experience of this morning only Falls and experience the climb of your life. Certified * See July 14th Teen Adventure Description will challenge you. Do some flat water kayaking andadventure where you will learn to brush, ride and guide a instructors will teach you the “how to-s” of rock climbing. outdoor rock climbing and say you are king of thehorse from a certified instructor. August 9: Fishing - FREE Challenge yourself to reach new heights and get to the top. * Enjoy a half day fishing trip on the Schoharie mountain. July 8: Letterboxing/Hike: FREE July 7– 8: Overnight Backpacking - $15 Creek. See who can catch the most and the biggest fish. *New this year, letterboxing is a clue based activity July 23: Geo-Caching in NYC - $60 * Join the adventure on this overnight backpacking August 10-12: 3 Day Multi-Adventure - $45that can take you on a journey to find “treasured “ letter- * This day adventure is just that...ride a trip to Windham Mountain. Take a short hike to the lean to * Use these 3 days to canoe, hike, explore theboxes. This day long trip will give you the opportunity to train into NYC, geo-cache/explore Central Park and where you will camp. Challenge yourself to reach the beauti- Natural Stone Bridge Park and just enjoy the outdoors.learn something new and exciting. finish it off with dinner at a popular restaurant. ful view from 4,000 feet up. August 27: Geo-Caching - FREE July 9-10 OR August 13-14: Star Party - $15 July 12: Fishing - FREE July 27: White Water Rafting - $60 * Seek caches at the beautiful Christman’s Nature * Sleep over at the Landis Arboretum and experi- * Spend a 1/2 day at Vlaie Pond fishing from * What else could be better than spending a Preserve and enjoy a lunch and dip near the falls.ence the night sky as you never have before. Local canoes, enjoying the sunshine and trying to catch as many hot summer day paddling down a rapid river in aAstronomers will come in and talk to you about fish as you can. raft?constellations, stars , and planets. Get the chance to lookthrough a telescope….you may see a shooting star. July 13, August 16 OR 24: Horseback Riding - $30 NEW THIS YEAR!!! August 4 & 5: White Water Kayaking - $20 *This event is dependent on the cooperation * Enjoy the experience of this morning only “JUST FOR GIRLS” ADVENTURES * This is a 2 DAY event. Spend day 1 of the weather* adventure where you will learn to brush, ride and guide learning the ins and outs of kayaking and then a horse from a certified instructor. July 9: Rock Climbing - $10 (Ages 12 and up) challenge yourself on day 2 speeding down the river. July 19: Ropes Course - $10 * Put your body and soul into this day trip to Little * Challenge yourself on this outdoors ropes July 15: White Water Kayaking - $10 Falls and experience the climb of your life. Certifiedcourse and rock wall. See how far and how high you can go. * If you want the rush of heading down a river instructors will teach you the “how to-s” of rock climbing. August 9: Ropes Course - $10Certified instructors will lead you through each activity. faster than the water itself, this is the sport for you! Learn the Challenge yourself to reach new heights and get to the top. * Challenge yourself on this outdoors ropes basic strokes, river reading, and safety in Class 2 waters. course and rock wall. See how far and how high you July 23: Fishing - FREE July 12-14: 3 Day Multi Adventure - $45 (Ages12-15) can go. Certified instructors will lead you through * Spend a 1/2 day relaxing at the Cobleskill Reser- July 20-22: 3 Day Multi-Adventure - $45 * Spend three days at North South Lake in the each activity.voir while trying to catch the big one. Learn how to bait, cast, * 3 days and 2 nights in the Adirondacks. Camping, beautiful Catskill Mountains. Swim in the lake, hike the falls,repair your rod, and release the fish when you catch one. canoeing, hiking and a day at the Adirondack Museum. learn outdoor skills, have a campfire and enjoy the nature. August 17-19: 3 Day Multi-Adventure - $45 Enough to keep everybody busy. * 3 days and 2 nights at Long Lake August 5: Canoeing for Beginners - FREE July 26: Kayaking - $10 (Ages 12 and up) * Enjoy the ride as you paddle along on this day camping, canoeing and exploring the surrounding July 26-27: Overnight Canoe Trip - $15 * If you want the rush of heading down a riverlong trip to Lake Luzerne. Learn how to enter and exit a area. * Paddle Good Luck Lake in search of the perfect faster than the water itself, this is the sport for you! Learncanoe, paddling, maneuvering and safety while on the water. water front campsite. Enjoy the serenity of your the basic strokes, river reading, and safety in Class 2 waters. surroundings. August 25: Canoe Trip - FREE August 26: White Water Rafting - $20 July 29: Hike - FREE (Ages 12 and up) * Canoe right in your back yard. Enjoy this * Introduce yourself to White Water Rafting while July 28: Canoe Trip - FREE * Take an easy day hike to Hadley Mountain. See nice day trip down the Schoharie Creek.traveling down the Sacandaga River with experienced guides. * Canoe right in your back yard. Enjoy this nice the spectacular views from the trail or the fire tower at 1,600What better way to spend a hot summer day? day trip down the Schoharie Creek. feet.